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Josh Pate prioritizes IP ownership over CBS offer during career rise

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Josh Pate prioritizes IP ownership over CBS offer during career rise
Summary

Josh Pate, a prominent college football commentator, is set to launch a new show on ESPN called Bussin' & Pate on Campus on September 4. Pate emphasized the importance of retaining intellectual property over financial offers, turning down a lucrative contract from CBS that lacked IP ownership. His decision is influenced by advice from industry peers regarding the future of media rights and ownership. Pate's earlier career struggles bolstered his resolve to control his content, leading to a successful independent podcast recognized as one of the largest in college football.

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  • •Josh Pate's new ESPN show launches on September 4.
  • •Pate rejected a lucrative CBS deal lacking IP ownership.
  • •He emphasized the importance of content control for his career.
  • •Pate's podcast is recognized as one of college football's largest.
  • •He previously faced financial difficulties before his rise.
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There was a time when putting your content on ESPN or any other traditional outlet was the ultimate goal for every sports media personality, but that time is gone. College football commentator Josh Pate is about to have a show on ESPN, launching with Bussin’ & Pate on Campus with Will Compton and Taylor Lewan…

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